Documentation And Transfers - Week 2

Question 1

T/F
Items that are not documented in medical records are considered not performed

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are the key points for professional practice records and reporting?

Answer 2

-accurate
-complete
-legible
-timely

Question 3

When charting, what standards should be followed?

Answer 3

Should be:
-complete
-objective
-consistent
-accurate

Question 4

T/F
Nothing should be left blank when entering information into a patient chart

Answer 4

True
Put a line through it or place a 0

Question 5

The portion of the body in contact with a horizontal surface, such as the floor

Answer 5

Base of support

Question 6

The principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance

Answer 6

Body mechanics

Question 7

The midpoint or center of the weight of a body or object.

Answer 7

Center of gravity

Question 8

In a standing adult human, where is the Center of gravity

Answer 8

Midpelvic cavity

Question 9

Feeble, weak, or otherwise disabled

Answer 9

Debilitated

Question 10

Lesions that develop over bony prominences when pressure is exerted for any length of time. Also called bedsores

Answer 10

Decubitus ulcers

Question 11

The act of vomiting

Answer 11

Emesis

Question 12

Posterior curvature of the spine, characteristic of the thoracic spinal segments

Answer 12

Kyphotic

Question 13

An imaginary line that extends from the Center of gravity to the base of support

Answer 13

Line of gravity

Question 14

Anterior curvature of the spine, characteristic of both the cervical and lumbar spinal segments

Answer 14

Lordotic

Question 15

A transient state of cerebral anoxia and low blood pressure occurring when an individual assumes a standing posture. Same as postural hypotension
*lack of oxygen to the brain

Answer 15

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 16

An induced state of quiet, calmness, or sleep as by means of a sedative or hypnotic medication

Answer 16

Sedation

Question 17

When lifting, where should a person bend?

Answer 17

Knees instead of waist

Question 18

What is more effective, pulling or pushing?

Answer 18

Pulling

Question 19

What precautions must be taken when moving or transferring a patient?

Answer 19

-ID patient
-introduce yourself
-request patient information from nurse
-verify patients ability to move

Question 20

T/F
You should never move a patient without enough assistance

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What are some ways to assess patient mobility?

Answer 21

-deviations from correct body alignment
-immobility or limitations in range of joint motion
-the ability to walk
-respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal problems

Question 22

What are some ways to prevent possible patient injury?

Answer 22

-always lower the bed
-secure the rails
-place no skid slippers on patient
-raise foot supports on wheelchair

Question 23

When transporting patients in a wheelchair, how do you enter an elevator?

Answer 23

Back into the elevator

Question 24

What side of the patient should you assist on if needed?

Answer 24

The patients weaker side

Question 25

Any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material or equipment attached or adjacent to the persons body that the person cannot remove easily that restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one’s body

Answer 25

Immobilizers

Question 26

Must be ordered by the physician in charge of the patients care and applied in compliance with institutional policy. These are used to restrict movement to ensure safety

Answer 26

Restraints

Question 27

T/F When using a immobilizer, a health care provider must stay with the patient at all times in case of emergency

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What are some examples of immobilizers used for radiography?

Answer 28

-mummy wrap -piggostat -plexiglass -sand bags -book ends -tape -tensor

Question 29

Sitting partially upward

Answer 29

Semi-fowler

Question 30

Sitting upward

Answer 30

High Fowler

Question 31

What patients are most prone to skin breakdowns?

Answer 31

Malnourished, elderly, chronically ill